are excited about the future and eagerly welcome new industry and development to the state. Ask Nebraskans what they love about this state and they'll tell you it's a great place to grow up, raise a family, start a career or business, and prosper. It is this high quality of life that has created an environment where the possibilities for prosperity and happiness are truly endless. Many companies in the U.S. and around the world have discovered that Nebraska offers the ideal location, quality workforce, and positive economic environment for a wide variety of industries and business endeavors. Over 55 million people are located within a 500-mile radius of Nebraska. Our balanced economic base and vast market potential have provided a profitable home for five Fortune 500 Companies including Berkshire Hathaway, ConAgra Foods, Mutual of Omaha, Peter Kiewit Sons, and Union Pacific Railroad.